Look, your first argument you said people around here have extensive background in EE, I know, I'm one of them. But see, now your sources are random youtube videos and sites with no "extensive" explanation.
Another thing, have you watched the videos?
The first one clearly said "if you don't use a cord with rated 56k ohms, not enough power will be drawn to the switch and charging will be slower." This is correct, you'll only charge the switch slower. But it wouldn't brick the console.
2nd video is so wrong it should be removed from youtube. No matter how high of a current the load wants, the source can only draw what it can. Same thing in vice-versa, no matter how high of a current the source can give, the load will only accept what it can.
The next link is the same, no source to backup their claims. Although, I had a good read with the reddit link. But again, this is a problem with the charger and not the usb cord. The switch is rated 5V and 15V. If someone is stupid enough to use voltages other than those two, then no matter what USB cord you use, 3rd party or official Nintendo ones, you'll fry your switch.
The last one I've already seen a few days ago, it's a bit confusing tbh, what "malfunction" are they referring and which "equipment"? Yes we know having different resistance might result in power loss during power transfer, is this the malfunction they are talking about? Still very debatable.
Nintendo should seriously consider giving a clear explanation with this, else confusion will never stop and people will end up just buying their official USB cord. (Nintendo's plan all along?)
TL;DR I disagree.
until someone in this thread bricks from using the wrong cable, everything's okay......until it isn't.
I volunteer as tribute. I'll be this thread's test subject. Give me a few months. If I'm wrong and my switch bricks, I'll update you guys immediately.
